Back To Uni Wishlist

Hey guys!


I can't believe it's already October!! The summer hols flew by! Now that I'm officially back at York (I did come up for a week before my work experience placement, but that doesn't count), I thought I'd share with you some products I'd like to buy for my room and desk (and wardrobe). "Back to education" shopping trips aren't really as exciting as they used to be when I was at school (that feels like such a long time ago now!), but I do still love looking at stationery products! I often find myself wandering into Paperchase and finding 135564 items I want to buy. Unfortunately, I've accumulated way too many pens and notebooks so I can't really justify buying any more, no matter how pretty they may be!


1. Poppy Lux Dorothy Sweater

 I adore Peter Pan collar sweaters. This one is fairly simple but great for Autumn, and I do need some more jumpers / sweaters (I'm pretty sure I have around 8-10 overall, which may seem plenty, but in the UK that's not nearly enough!).


2. Weekly Planner Pad

I really really really need one of these in my life! Weekly planner pads seem so useful, more so than diaries!


3. Pencil Pot

A pencil pot will definitely stop me from cluttering my desk with pens and pencils! This one is only £1.73 too! Bargain!


4. Vintage Notebook

I have enough notebooks to open up a shop, but I love this one - the cover is so pretty.


5. Retro Light Up Sign

 The 'Sweetheart' sign would look good in my uni bedroom - I've been living in my new room for two weeks overall and it's still really, really, really bare.



So there's my wishlist! Why not check out the wishlists on Fashion Train  or Elle Yeah? There's also some lovely stationery over on Em's Little Box!
 

What products would be on your wishlist?


Hasta luego!


Serena

What I Love About Autumn and Winter

 

Hey guys!


Before beginning this post, I thought I'd just mention that I'm not the biggest fan of Autumn and Winter. Now I know that's strange, considering the title of this post, but don't get me wrong, there are still a few things I do like about this time of year. What I'm not so keen on, however, is the cold weather. Being a naturally cold weather, the 10+ months of rain, wind and cold we get in England is not ideal. I long for the warm weather. Anyway, this post is not about summer, it's about Autumn and Winter. So, without further ado, here are some things I like about these two seasons:


1. Hot chocolate

I'm more of a hot chocolate drinker than a tea or coffee drinker. However, I don't think it's socially acceptable to drink hot chocolate when it's warm inside. At least in Autumn and Winter I can get away with drinking it! I love topping my hot chocolate with marshmallows - it becomes just that little bit sweeter. Funnily enough, I tend to stick to the milk chocolate variety as although I love white chocolate, I find it a bit sickly in drink form.


2. Jumpers

I love jumpers! Though, to be honest, I don't have nearly enough! The great thing about jumper is that they pretty much go with anything, and you can just throw them on over a vest top and wear with jeans or a skirt. Simples!


3. Leaves crunching beneath your feet



How adorable?!
 

Isn't it just so satisfying?! Autumn leaves are so beautiful too.


4. Halloween

I haven't really had a "big" Halloween as such since I was in primary school, but it's still one of my most favourite days (or rather nights) of the year. I love dressing up (though I'm kinda boring and nearly always go as a witch) and there's always a good selection of films to watch on TV. Addams Family is my fave - it's so funny! Maybe I'll dress up as Wednesday this year, we'll see!


5. Christmas

How could I not include this?! Christmas is undoubtedly my most favourite time of the year. I love the food, the presents, the carols, the shop windows...and Winter Wonderland. This place is just incredible! I've been there at least ten times during the last four years! Here's a link to the photos I took at Winter Wonderland last year: Hyde Park and Winter Wonderland. There are also some brilliant Christmas films, such as Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone and Gremlins.


6. My birthday

 

My birthday is in January, so of course that is another thing I love about Winter. I'll be 22 on my upcoming birthday! Ah, scary!! I'll be able to sing Taylor Swift all day!!

What are your favourite things about this time of year? Do you know what you're going as for Halloween yet?! Do you have a favourite Halloween / Christmas film? I'd love to hear your thoughts!


Hasta luego!


Serena